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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 268.26, 369.42 and 194.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 268.26, 369.42 and 194.46 is: 267.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    268.26 : 369.42 = 194.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    268.26/369.42 = 194.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    268.26x = 369.42 × 194.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    268.26x = 71,837.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,837.41/268.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 267.79

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